dig

/dˈɪɡ/

/ˈdɪɡ/

[verb] [noun]

to dig

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to remove earth or make a hole in the ground using the hands, machines, tools, etc.

synonyms : cut into

delve

turn over

to extract something from the ground using a tool

synonyms : dig out

dig up

create by digging

synonyms : dig out

get the meaning of something

synonyms : apprehend

remove the inner part or the core of

synonyms : excavate

hollow

poke or thrust abruptly

synonyms : jab

poke

prod

stab

thrust down or into

work hard

synonyms : drudge

Dig

the act of digging

synonyms : digging

excavation

the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

synonyms : jab

a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)

an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

synonyms : barb

the site of an archeological exploration

synonyms : archeological site

excavation

Examples

1. The coach dug his own grave when he publicly insulted the team's owner.

2. The gardener dug a hole and gently placed the bulb of an onion into the soil.

3. The party has really dug itself into a hole with its economic policies.

4. He has been digging his own grave with a string of poor results.

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